WELCOME — ABOUT US
Death is hard to think about, and it’s hard to talk about. Death with Dignity–Albany was founded in 2015 to make it easier for people to talk about end-of-life issues, to learn more about their options, and to make plans to ensure that their wishes are honored when the time comes. We believe that everyone deserves to have a dignified, peaceful death.
We are an independent, local, grassroots group whose mission is to provide a forum for education and advocacy. We are based in Albany, NY and serve the Capital Region of New York State and beyond.
In past years, we held in-person meetings to hear from guest speakers with expertise in legal, ethical, social, and legislative aspects of end-of-life matters. These meetings allowed supporters of death with dignity to meet and talk with other supporters and advocates. Beginning in 2020, our meetings have shifted mostly to an online format.
We are part of the New York Alliance for Medical Aid in Dying, whose members are working to enact medical aid in dying legislation in this state.
Advocacy at the Capitol
The 2025 Campaign Kick Off & Lobby Day, organized by Compassion & Choices NY, took place on Tuesday, January 14, with advocates coming from around the state. In advance of the Governor’s State of the State presentation, legislators walking down the Concourse to the Egg were greeted by supporters of the Medical Aid in Dying Act.
For more information about the day, see our NEWS webpage
Upcoming:
Tuesdays, February 25 and beyond. Tuesday lobby days at the Capitol will continue, with details to be announced. Groups opposing the bill are expected to become more active as we get closer to passing the bill, so it is important for supporters to help by coming out.
Early May. A big Press Conference and Lobby Day is being planned for early May.
More information, including how to sign up or register for all these events, is given on our Advocacy webpage.